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BANGKOK – Thailand; Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has issued a strong warning to government workers across Thailand. He stated that any officials who neglect their duties during the current severe flooding will be swiftly transferred. This firm stance comes as the nation anxiously braces for a new band of heavy rain. The government is rushing […]

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Cambodia Responds to Thailand’s UN Statement

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Rebecca Kim

BANGKOK – Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul recently addressed the 81st UN General Assembly in New York. During his important speech, he claimed that Thailand has never sought conflict with its neighbors. He also publicly called on Cambodia to make genuine efforts to build lasting regional peace. However, Cambodian citizens and public officials are now […]

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Court Rules Ballot Barcodes Legal, Election Not Void

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Thanawat Chaiyaporn

BANGKOK – The Constitutional Court has officially ruled that barcodes and QR codes on ballots are perfectly legal. In a major decision announced at 2:02 p.m. on September 28, the court confirmed that the controversial security features used during the February 8 election did not violate Thailand’s constitution. This highly anticipated ruling means the results […]

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Constitutional Court Rules on Ballot Barcodes Today

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Rebecca Kim

BANGKOK – Today, Thailand’s Constitutional Court decides if the February 8 general election ballots violated voting secrecy. The highly anticipated ruling focuses on whether ballot barcodes and QR codes compromised the secret vote. The court is proceeding with its scheduled hearing despite the government declaring a special public holiday. The timeline for today’s proceedings is […]

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Anutin Calls for UN Reform and Equal Voices

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Jeff Tomas

NEW YORK – Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul addressed the 81st United Nations General Assembly on September 24. He delivered a powerful speech urging immediate UN reform to restore global trust. His core message focused on giving developing nations a more equal voice on the world stage. The assembly’s theme this year centered on managing […]

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Growth Alone Won’t Fix Thai Consumer Confidence

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Anna Wong

BANGKOK – Thailand’s government is pushing hard to boost the national economy. However, a leading academic warns this effort might totally miss the mark. Dr. Kanok Wongtrahan, former Minister of Social Development and Human Security argues that simply increasing gross domestic product is not the real solution. Instead, leaders must focus on reducing public fear […]

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Yingluck Denied Retrial By Supreme Administrative Court

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Rebecca Kim

BANGKOK – Thailand’s Supreme Administrative Court has officially denied former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s request for a retrial. She desperately wanted to reopen her highly controversial rice-pledging compensation case. This ruling means her massive financial liability of over 10 billion baht remains firmly in place. The highly anticipated order was read at the Central Administrative […]

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DSI Awaits EC Ruling Before Senate Case Goes to Prosecutors

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Rebecca Kim

BANGKOK – The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is carefully planning its next move in the Senate collusion scandal. Officials are waiting for the final report from the Election Commission before contacting prosecutors. This cautious approach ensures that all legal steps are properly followed without rushing the investigation. Justice Minister Rutthaphon Naowarat recently confirmed this strategy […]

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Opposition Prepares No-Confidence Motion This Month

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Thanawat Chaiyaporn

BANGKOK – Thailand’s political scene is heating up as opposition groups prepare a very major move. They plan to file a no-confidence motion against the government by the end of September. This bold action directly targets Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his top cabinet members. The opposition hopes to expose alleged corruption and mismanagement during […]

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Election Commission Clears Suspects Despite 90,000-Page Evidence

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Thanawat Chaiyaporn

BANGKOK – The Election Commission of Thailand has shocked the nation with its highly controversial latest ruling. It officially cleared all 229 suspects deeply involved in the recent national Senate collusion case. This shocking decision comes despite overwhelming evidence presented by a team of skilled legal investigators. The frustrated public is now rightfully demanding real […]

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